Not everyone will get a better deal on policies

8:35 AM,
Dec. 18, 2013

Chris and Jessica Saraceni of Dobbs Ferry plan to buy a silver plan on the health exchange.

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The Affordable Care Act will go into effect in two weeks - bringing with it lower-cost options for health insurance for some, but disappointment with high costs for others.

Many local residents explored the state health insurance exchange, an online marketplace of information and rates for policies.

Westchester residents have a choice of seven insurers, while Rockland residents can chose from eight and Putnam residents have four. Subsidies are available to help people pay the premium cost; families of four earning up to $94,000 qualify. ...